Press Releases

AuditStore – Data verification on the optimus sound level meters
May 14, 2012

 

 

 

 

What is AuditStoreâ„¢?

AuditStore is a new technology that helps you to ensure that your noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy. AuditStore allows the user to verify measurements that have been downloaded to the NoiseTools software against a secure data store within the instrument.

This allows the user to present data with confidence and to have the facility to verify that the measurement data has not been modified or adjusted.

The AuditStore technology is available, as standard, on all optimus sound level meters with firmware version 2.4 or later (March 2012). Downloading the AuditStore data requires NoiseTools version 1.4 or later.

How is AuditStore useful?

When you make a noise measurement with your optimus, the information about the noise levels are stored in your sound level meter.

When you download this information your PC using the NoiseTools software, the data is stored in a database. This information can be used to print out a report which may be used to show compliance with standards or regulations. When you present the data as a printout or a PDF for example, how can you guarantee that the information shown is the same as that which was originally measured by the sound level meter?

With the software that is available on PC’s, it is possible to manpiulate data or create what appears to be a noise measurement report with data that has been changed.

The AuditStore function allows you to verify your measurements and to state that the information being presented is true and has not been adjusted in any way.

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Cirrus appoints EMS as its new distributor for Ireland
May 11, 2012

Cirrus is delighted to announce the appointment of EMS Environmental Monitoring Systems Ltd as its official distributor for Ireland.

Export Sales Manager Jonathan Phillips commented “We are pleased to welcome EMS to the Cirrus distributor family and in particular we would like to welcome EMS Director Chris Searles. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in instrumentation and worked with Cirrus for many years at Mason Technology.”

EMS will provide sales and support for Cirrus noise measurement instruments in Ireland which compliments their range of Air Quality, Gas, VOC, Vibration and Emissions monitoring equipment.

Along with Cirrus, EMS represents Environics, Gfg Europe, NEO, Sensidyne Gillian, Sick Optic, Signal Instruments and Thermo Fisher Environmental.

Contact details for EMS can be found on their website at www.emsys.ie and Chris can be contact on (353) 1 885 3954.

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New job vacancy at Cirrus – Web Developer
May 2, 2012

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a web developer to join our Marketing team.

Reporting to the Group Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for PHP/MySQL web development in a LAMP environment. You will be involved in the on-going development of our existing websites as well as development of new sites.

You will also be involved in usability and on-page conversion rate optimisation and back-end systems development. Key technologies include MySQL, PHP5,, Linux, Apache, HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, etc.

The role will be based in our head office in Hunmanby, North Yorkshire.

Find out more on our website here or download the job description here.

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Cirrus Research S.L. abre oficina en Barcelona, España
April 26, 2012

Cirrus Research, especialista en el diseño y fabricación de equipos de monitorización del ruido, se complace en anunciar la apertura de su nueva oficina española.

Cirrus Research S.L., situado en Barcelona, será un punto de ventas, marketing y actividades de soporte para los instrumentos de medición del ruido de Cirrus Research plc en el mercado español.

Silvia Anguera, la última incorporación en el equipo de Cirrus, ha sido nombrada administradora de apoyo de ventas para la nueva oficina de Cirrus Research en Barcelona y será el primer contacto para nuestros clientes españoles. (more…)

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Cirrus Research S.L. opens in Barcelona, Spain
April 25, 2012

Cirrus Research, specialists in the design and manufacture of noise monitoring equipment, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Spanish office.

Cirrus Research S.L., based in Barcelona, will provide sales, marketing and support activities for Cirrus Research plc’s noise measurement instruments in the Spanish market.

Silvia Anguera, the latest member of staff to join the Cirrus team,  has been appointed as Sales Support Administrator for the new Cirrus Research office in Barcelona and will be the first point of contact for our customers in Spain. (more…)

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New job vacancy – Business Development Executive
April 20, 2012

We’ve hiring and we are looking for a new Business Development Executive to join our UK sales team.

Ref: CRplc_0142_BDE

The Role

Due to expansion, we are seeking a Business Development Executive to work as part of our UK Sales team to sell our noise measurement instruments to all types of businesses across the UK.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful candidate will generate his/her own leads, present to customers, produce proposals and negotiate the best commercial terms within agreed parameters.

The role will be primarily home and appointment based with meetings at the head office in Hunmanby on a regular basis. (more…)

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We’ve updated our Knowledgebase – Visit our new Wiki
April 18, 2012

We’ve replaced our old Knowledgebase with a new Wiki which contains all of the information from the old version as well as a range of new information and data.

The new site can be found at wiki.cirrusresearch.co.uk

The Wiki can be used for support and guidance and there’s a very simple search function along with dedicated pages for the main Cirrus products.

The Wiki is also linked to our  information library so you can download the latest datasheets, product information, technical notes, articles and application notes. We will be adding new information to this site so check back to find out what’s new.

This new Wiki is managed by our  Technical Customer Support department, led by our newest member of staff Craig Storey, who will be pleased to hear from you if you need any support or information about any of our noise measurement instruments.

If you have any questions about using our products or any aspect of our sound level meters, noise dosimeters and noise measurement instruments, you can call us on 0845 230 2434 in the UK and +44 1723 891655 from outside the UK. There is also a support form on the Wiki which you can use to send us a message or request more information.

Why not have a look and see if you’re question is already answered.

Visit the Wiki at wiki.cirrusresearch.co.uk

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Technical Customer Support at Cirrus – Welcome to Craig Storey
April 13, 2012

Cirrus Research, specialists in the design and manufacture of noise monitoring equipment, are delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Storey to the role of Technical Customer Support.

Craig has worked in IT since 1984, working in the chemical manufacturing industry for a number of blue chip companies. He brings with him a wealth of experience in technical and customer support to the role and will be working along side the engineering, service, calibration and sales departments.

Craig can be contacted on 0845 230 2434 (UK) or +44 1723 891655 or by email at craig.storey@cirrusresearch.co.uk

Formed in 1970, Cirrus Research plc is a leading expert in the creation and production of noise measurement instruments. Specialising in the design and production of noise measurement equipment,   the latest scientific and technological developments are utilised to produce noise measurement instrumentation equipment to accurately measure noise and its impact.

Manufactured in the UK, Cirrus noise measurement instruments are used in a wide range of different applications and across many different industries. Cirrus is part of the British Safety Industry Federation’s Registered Safety Supplier Scheme, identifying its organisation and products as ‘genuine and safe’, assuring customers that the products supplied are genuine and properly tested and certificated.

Cirrus Research plc is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 Registered Company and is dedicated to the development and manufacture of noise measurement instruments.

For more information about our range of noise meters, sound level meters and noise dosimeters, visit our website at www.cirrusresearch.co.uk

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Enter the ‘sound tardis’ at Safety & Health Expo
April 11, 2012

Visit Cirrus Research on Stand F20 at Safety & Health Expo (@SHExpo) and enter the ‘sound tardis’ to test the latest innovations and products for measuring occupational and environmental noise, as well as attend a range of technical and educational demonstrations.

The Cirrus Research ‘sound tardis’ has been created to offer visitors a realistic environment in which to try out its range of products. The directional loudspeaker inside the ‘tardis’ is activated when a person enters, omitting a number of different sounds to replicate a range of environments such as a construction site, an airport and a racetrack.

Visitors will be encouraged to enter the ‘sound tardis’ with a piece of noise monitoring equipment to test the performance of the products.

Cirrus Research will also be holding a number of educational demonstrations throughout the three days of the show, covering topics such as ‘how to use Cirrus products to carry out noise assessments quickly and efficiently’. Registrations for the demonstrations will open in early April.

Visitors can sign up for demonstrations of Cirrus’ noise measurement instruments as well as for the ‘sound tardis’ at www.cirrus-sound-tardis.com from the 31st March 2012.
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Support Noise Action Week and enter our Noise in Action Photo Competition
April 10, 2012

Are you taking part in an event or activity as part of Noise Action Week?

If you are, why not take a photograph of your event and enter it into our Noise in Action Photography Competition.

We’re looking for interesting, unusual and imaginative images of ‘Noise in Action’ to feature in the calendar.

This could be anything from an image of our products being used in obscure or picturesque places to a photograph creatively illustrating noise, noise measurement or the impact of noise.

Details can be found on the How to Enter pages and full Terms and Conditions are also available.

If you have any questions about what type of images would be suitable or how to enter, please contact us and we will be pleased to here from you.

At least one photo from Noise Action Week 2012 will be included in our 2013 Charity Calendar supporting Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and the calendar will be on sale from October 2012.

The overall winner will receive a £150 Amazon voucher and each of the other 11 photos that we choose will each receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

To find out how to enter our Noise in Action Photo Competition, visit www.noisephotocompetition.com

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the Measure Issue 01:Winter 2011
March 29, 2012

The last issue of our newsletter, the Measure, is now available to download a PDF.

Just click on the image to the right and enjoy reading!

 

 

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Noise measurement in the fast lane!
March 22, 2012

Due to the nature of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) work, noise is an inevitable by-product of its daily activities.

Consequently to ensure the welfare of both its staff and the community in which it operates, VOSA undertakes regular noise assessments to ensure that the relevant regulations are being adhered to, thereby protecting both the environment in which it operates as well as all staff involved in the operations.

VOSA provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services, with the aim of improving the roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers with road traffic legislation, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners.

The service carried out by VOSA forms a pivotal part in ensuring safety on the roads.

Martin Gray, Health and Safety Manager at VOSA, explains: “VOSA has over 100 test stations and approximately 60 road check sites across the length and breadth of the UK.  When tests are undertaken on vehicles, noise is emitted, for example vehicles are run to allow air pressure to build for brake tests, the challenge we have is to ensure that the noise emitted is minimised and our staff are protected against excessive noise.â€� (more…)

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